Elizabeth Bloomer: Child Labor Activist

By Jennifer Reed

Just like Craig Kielburger, another young hero featured in this series, Elizabeth Bloomer's life was forever changed by the young Pakistani boy named Iqbal Masih. Elizabeth was in middle school when Iqbal visited her school. He explained his story and the desperate need for children's rights. Iqbal's life was so brief, but he touched many people before being murdered, including Elizabeth. Now a young adult, she has been a member of her college's Appalachia Service Project, participated in Habitat for Humanity International, and volunteered in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. One of America's youngest spokespersons, she is educating and informing people about child labor and what they can do to help, which will truly inspire your readers.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0737736151
• ISBN13: 9780737736151
• Release Date: November 2006
• Publisher: Kidhaven Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.5" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 9 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 9

Customer Reviews

Elizabeth Bloomer: Child Labor Activist

Very well written based on actual accounts of child labor abuse. Proficiently shows how a young Pakistan boy's life and tragic death deeply touches the heart of one girl, Elizabeth Bloomer. Definitely makes one think twice about purchasing certain items and wondering who is really making the product and under what conditions. Really was an eye opener! Very moving and inspiring.